Controller

The Controller will lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and financial controls for a growing electrical transformer manufacturing operation. The role requires a finance leader who can build processes from the ground up, establish strong internal controls, support operational decision-making, and serve as a key business partner to local leadership and the parent company in Italy.

What You Will Do

The Controller will serve as the primary financial liaison between the U.S. operation, the Italian parent company, and the organization’s investment partners. This individual must be comfortable presenting financial results, forecasts, cash flow analyses, capital expenditure requests, and business performance metrics to international stakeholders.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will possess strong manufacturing accounting experience, a deep understanding of cost accounting and inventory management, and prior experience working with an Italian-owned or Italian-based company. The ability to communicate in Italian is highly preferred and will be considered a significant advantage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing accounting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing financial controls.
• Experience supporting startup, greenfield, or rapidly growing manufacturing operations.
• Experience working with multinational organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated experience reporting financial results to corporate ownership, private equity firms, investment groups, or board-level stakeholders.
• Experience working in a multinational environment with international reporting requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial information to senior executives and investors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) or retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick leave
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance